Vildatin 50 Tab

Composition

Metformin (500mg) + Vildagliptin (50mg)

Uses of Vildatin 50 Tab

Type 2 diabetes mellitus—used to improve glycaemic control along with diet and exercise; may be used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medicines (e.g., metformin, sulfonylurea, insulin) as prescribed.

• •Lowers fasting and post-meal blood sugar
• •Improves HbA1c control
• •Low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone
• •Can be combined with other antidiabetic medicines
• •Weight-neutral in many patients

How it works

Vildagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor. It increases incretin hormones (GLP-1 and GIP), which enhances glucose-dependent insulin release and reduces glucagon secretion, thereby lowering blood glucose with a low risk of hypoglycaemia when used alone.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once or twice daily with or without food. Swallow with water at the same time each day; do not stop without medical advice. If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose.

Side effects

Common side effects of Vildatin 50 Tab may include:

• •Headache
• •dizziness
• •tremor
• •nausea
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